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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists invest an average of a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to regular medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are contained within these schools. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received comprehensive healthcare training with an attention to on concerns involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are instructed to treat concerns extending from typical ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which provide them the skill necessary to conduct surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors also have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatric physician to design shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and defend against many troubles which the feet routinely experience.